text:
In 2010, I published my first book, The Disabled Body in Contemporary Art. In it, I analyze the artworks of contemporary disabled artists, many of which are self-portraits and performance, in comparison with images of disabled bodies by non-disabled, contemporary artists. I also place such contemporary work in comparison with images from the history of body displays in art and visual culture, such as fine art painting, medical photographs, freakshow displays, documentary photographs, and popular culture. I was very proud when the book was called the first to cross the disciplines of art history with disability studies and am happy that it has been adopted as required reading for courses on a variety of subjects related to visual culture, disability studies, and cultural studies.
The book overlaps with subjects of many of my online courses at UNCG. In it, I discuss the work of Frida Kahlo, which, although it precedes the time period on which the book focuses, set much precedence for the self-portrait and performative work of contemporary disabled, as well as many non-disabled, women artists. We discuss such work in my online Art 100 course in a unit about feminist art and notions of arts and crafts. Much of the artwork I analyze in my book is photography, which relates directly to my BLS course: Photography: Contexts and Illusions. I also discuss performance, which is a major subject of my BLS course: Representing Women, as well as The Art of Life. The Art of Life course focuses on the intersections between art and everyday life in a variety of ways, which is also a theme of this book. In all three of these BLS classes, we debate the implications of self-display on the part of artists. I delivered a talk about my book for the art department of UNCG in Fall of 2010 and again at the Multicultural Resource Center in Fall of 2012. At both meetings I received a lot of interested feedback and compelling questions, as well as generous praise. I am interested in teaching an online course centered on the subjects of my book in the future.
The subject matter of this book has proved to be personal to me in more ways than one, and in some ways unexpected. I have been physically disabled since birth, involved in studying and making art since childhood, and interested in bridging these subjects in my teaching and writing as an academic professional. And there is more. While researching the beginnings of this book in New York City in the Fall of 2004, I visited the Ricco Maresca Gallery for a Joel-Peter Witkin exhibit (examples of Witkin's work may be viewed at the Catherine Edelman Gallery and the Etherton Gallery).
I viewed the gallery and met the photography curator, Sarah Hasted, who was as enthusiastic about Witkin's controversial work as I was and was also a personal friend of his. She thought that because of my interest in his work, knowledge of art history, experiences (personal and scholarly) with disability, and, above all, because of my body, Joel and I should meet and collaborate on a photograph. I was eager to serve as his model. I felt that while arguing that self-display for disabled people, as well as other individuals, can be a liberating personal and political act, I felt that I should have the experience, or in other words, I should put my body where my mouth was. After much correspondence and many sketches later, in the Spring of 2007, I traveled to Albuquerque, NM to meet him and to become a performing agent in one of his tableaux.
I wrote about my many experiences in my journal and later in my book. The long weekend is now a blur, but I recall specific details: visiting with Witkin's horses and dogs earlier on the day of the shoot; befriending his wife, Barbara; taking off my prosthesis and my clothes, yet feeling no embarrassment; being painted white to replicate the color of marble sculpture; and posing beside another nude model for different shots. Covered in body paint, I almost felt costumed, and as time passed and I posed with other models and in front of photography professionals, I felt less self-conscious. Being posed as an eye catching detail in the photograph, I felt picturesque. I remember how Witkin would become animated: "That's it!" he'd exclaim, with almost orgasmic excitement. Yet it was all business for him. He was creating his work, which was the source of his fiery pleasure, and we were actors playing roles.
The resulting photograph is titled Retablo (New Mexico) (2007), referencing Latin American, Catholic folk art traditions (and, for me, many self-portraits by Frida Kahlo). The image was conceived when Witkin saw a retablo image featuring two lesbians embracing, wearing only thongs, and posing above the following retablo prayer:
San Sebastian, I offer you this retablo because Veronica agreed to come live with me. We are thankful to you for granting us this happiness without having to hide from society to have our relationship. Sylvia M. (translation)
Witkin's photograph also contains this prayer and, of course, fabulist imagery. It is based on this and other similar retablos, printed in France, of homosexuals giving thanks to God and to saints for graces received in their lives. In Witkin's version, Duccio's Christ resists Lucifer's temptations after viewing the future of the world, which includes the tragedy of 9/11. Witkin's composition features a triumphant female nude figure as Vernocia, displaying her corporeal glory and gazing down at her lover, Sylvia, a seated nude figure (me), beside her. We are staged on a pedestal covered in flowing drapery and in front of an elaborate backdrop, which includes a photograph of the same model in a characteristic St Sebastian pose and a painted, shadowed, and winged form confronting a hand of salvation. An iconographic reminder of death and a warning symbol of righteousness, a skeleton, lounges comically on the left side of the scene. I cannot logically explain the photograph, as it defies a central narrative. It is far more sensory than sensible. I have my back to the camera and am seated on my two shorted legs (one congenitally amputated above the knee and one below), as I extend my "deformed," or here fabulist/fabulous arms. The female figures are opposing in the positions – one flaunting the front of her nude body, the other much smaller and flaunting her back. The two bodies complement one another and complete a disfigured, heavenly narrative. Witkin said he especially, aesthetically admired my back, which inspired the pose. This seated figure that is me is magical and all-powerful; as viewers stare at my back, I stare back. Like the other models in my book, I perform for my readers/viewers. Life becomes art. The photograph epitomizes the Art of Life for me.
Today, a print of the photograph hangs in my living room, while another image of Witkin's graces the cover of my book, I refer to the photographer as Joel, and Paul, my companion on the trip who served as Joel's assistant, is now my husband.


text:
AMD Monday announced Business Class, an initiative to gain market share among small to medium enterprises. Opening the door for longer lifecycles, it will lower PC total cost of ownership, according to AMD.
The Business Class initiative calls for AMD to support and ship processors and chipsets from first product availability for up to 24 months. The initial lineup for the plan includes: Phenom X3 triple-core, Phenom X4 quad-core processors and Athlon X2 dual-core processors.
Validated Business Class motherboards, based on the 780V chipset, are available from MSI and ECS, and with Asus joining soon.
The first Business Class products will be in the following PCs: new HP dc5850 and dx2450 desktop systems, a refreshed Dell OptiPlex 740 and new Esprimo E5625 and Esprimo P5625 PCs from Fujitsu Siemens.
"We think it's great that AMD has decided support longer life cycles, we know it is something customers want, so they don't have to make changes that often," said Fredrik Grahn, category manager for desktop at HP Sweden.
But HP doesn't pass the full benefit of Business Class on to its customers; the DC5000 is stable for 12 to 15 months, not 24.
"It's still a new program," said Grahn.
The Business Class plan will also include the upcoming next-generation notebook platform code-named Puma.
"AMD is trying to create a platform, instead of just selling processors it wants to sell a solution, which has been a big success for Intel. So AMD want to go that way as well," said Eszter Morvay, senior research analyst at IDC.
Morvay thinks Business Class is a good idea. But AMD needs to focus more on mobility instead of desktop PCs, if it wants to lure small and medium-sized businesses.
"Small and medium-sized businesses aren't buying desktops any more, they are buying laptops," she said.
Business Class has a better chance of becoming a success in the public sector, where cost is critical and stability is very important, according to Morvay.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
It's been quite a year, looking back on things. Nothing seemingly major, but certainly shifts and some clearing out of stuff that doesn't serve me (well ok, not EVERYTHING cleared out, but working on it), and welcoming of new stuff to replace it. Whether that has been true for you too, or not, the one thing I think we probably all experienced with our busy lives is how quickly it all zipped by.
We are a few steps closer to moving back to Hawaii Island, but out check-list of to-do items is very long, and in the first part of this new year, I have some traveling to do. Luckily that travel is to Hawaii. Kauai to be exact, and then back to Hawaii island for a couple weeks with the family where we will visit some schools and also look at some more properties.
Oh yeah, and this image was taken last summer on our trip to Yellowstone and the Tetons. It was a wonderful trip. Isn't she grand?
Here is hoping everyone has an awesome 2015.


text:
Please note that discount codes will not work with already discounted bundles.
or make 4 interest-free payments of
fortnightly with
More info
Colour: Berry Brown with green reflectsFinish: Foiled
Vegan & Cruelty Free
Ingredients: Zea Mays, Boron Nitride, Kaolin Clay, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Titanium Dioxide, Phenoxyethanol, Capryl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Hexylene Glycol, Mica (CI 77019), may contain (+/-) Titanium Dioxide (CI 777891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Chromium Oxide Green (CI 77288), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289), Pigment Violet (77742))
Please discontinue use if signs of irritation or rash appear. Swatches are done on dry skin with no primer.This single pressed eyeshadow will come in a 26mm magnetic pan.These have a creamy texture, they are a cross between a cream eyeshadow and a powder eyeshadow. Our foiled eyeshadows have an intense metallic finish. They apply well with your finger or a flat shader brush. All of our cosmetics are handmade with high quality cosmetic grade ingredients. Gloves are always worn, work station and tools are always clean and sanitized after each individual use. All pans are sanitized in alcohol before use.
Please allow up to four working weeks to process your order.
I am always working on improving my formulas, so batches may vary.


text:
Two Jewish Canadian college buddies hope their new Internet site will make it easier for people to come up with an answer to the question, "Do you know a lawyer who does…?"
Shane Coblin, 36, a Vancouver-based commercial litigation lawyer, and Lawrence Tepperman, a Toronto-based entrepreneur who specializes in startup companies, are pushing forward with a new computer technology called Legal Linkup, a site that matches people with the right lawyers who fit their budget.
Coblin said he came up with the concept for Legal Linkup in 2010 after he spent years listening to his friends and clients complain about how difficult and time consuming it can be to find the right lawyer.
"I have clients and friends who have small businesses, who are always calling me up saying, 'I need someone to do a will, I need someone to do patents and IT stuff for my company, some cross-border immigration stuff' – stuff that I don't do and my firm doesn't do. And I didn't know where to find them," Coblin said.
"One of the complaints my friends had was: 'What? I'm going to go to Google and call 15 people, interview them, sit down with them – it's such a waste of time. Their time is just as valuable as my time.'"
Coblin added that they also expressed concerns about whether they could trust a new lawyer to do a good job and whether the lawyer they did find would fit in with their budget.
"The year before that, I'd seen these kinds of freelance marketplace sites like Guru.com… It seemed like really good lead generation software for people who don't know where to look."
"Lead generation" describes the process of generating consumer interest in a product or service.
Enter Tepperman, whom Coblin had maintained a friendship with since his University of Western Ontario days when the two were fraternity brothers in Sigma Alpha Mu, a Jewish fraternity.
"He's a business guy and he kind of fills in the parts that I can't do. I'm the technical guy that knows the law and technology and I know a good idea and concept and how to design it… Over the years, we've always talked about doing something together and this seemed like the perfect thing," Coblin said.
He explained that Legal Linkup gives the power to the clients.
Clients post their legal issues – anonymously and for free – onto the site, and the member lawyers are able to view the postings. If a lawyer is interested, he or she will send the poster a quote.
For a fee, the lawyers – all of whom must have a bar membership number and be in good standing with the law society – create profiles that advertise their areas of expertise. There is also an option of upgrading a subscription to be featured on the homepage of the site.
"This streamlines the approach completely. They can go to one spot, confidentially post what they're looking for. It will get sent to the lawyers that practise what they need and then those lawyers can review the listing, ask some questions and can send a proposal with their rate… The client would have four or five proposals they can choose from," Coblin said.
He said that once clients settle on a lawyer, their information is sent only to that lawyer and they are free to negotiate and make other arrangements off the site.
"It's almost like online dating sites. We try to match you with a lawyer that is going to fit your needs."
He said what makes the concept of this site so appealing is its efficiency.
"When you get a client calling you, if he or she is not relevant to you, it ends up taking you 15, 20, 30 minutes for you to figure out that they are not right for you and you've wasted all that time," Coblin said.
As a Legal Linkup subscriber, a lawyer will receive an e-mail each morning detailing the listings that were posted that are relevant to their practice.
"That will take you five minutes. You get rid of the inefficient use of time."
Although Coblin said he has ambitions for Legal Linkup to grow into an international site, he said that so far the focus has been on attracting users in the Greater Toronto Area.
"We started pushing it in January in Toronto – just to make sure it works and fills the needs we want it to. We just wanted to see how well it would be received in one area and it's been received really well."
He said they get up to five new listings a day, and have about 50 lawyer subscriptions, but anticipates that once the word spreads, the interest will grow.
"This is the next step in lead generation for lawyers. This is where people will go to find a lawyer now." For more information, visit www.legallinkup.com.


text:
A great way to spend an evening at Disneyland® Paris is to visit Buffalo Bills Wild West Show...With Mickey and Friends!. This show is extremely popular and is perfect for combining evening entertainment with dinner.
By pre-purchasing through MagicBreaks you will save up to £12 per adult and up to £10 per child on the gate prices in Disney Village®. The show is also available as part of the Half-Board Premium Meal Plan which makes the cost even cheaper! We can now also provide Buffalo Bill's show for guests that haven't booked their accommodation package with us - call us for details!
Experience the new Buffalo Bills Wild West Show featuring Buffalo Bill, Sitting Bull, Annie Oakley, the Rough Riders and special star guests Mickey and friends. Before the show begins, you can enjoy live country music in Colonel Cody's Saloon with Sheriff Goofy. Then when taking your seat, prepare to defend your ranch in competitions which take place in the arena just in front of you. Sit back and watch how the West was won while tucking into an authentic Texan BBQ.
Adult Menu
Camp Cornbread
Cattleman's Chilli
Texan Skillet with different meats
Corn on the cob and Potato wedges
Apple dessert with ice cream
Water, Beer or Coca Cola, Coffee or Tea
Child Menu
Roast Chicken Drumstick
Old-style Potato Wedges
Ice Cream
Water or Coca Cola
Pre-book and save up to 10% on the gate prices
1st January 2021 - 31st March 2021 (^)
Standard Seating
For more information or to book call us on 0330 880 5075.
Upgrade to 1st Category Seating
Comfy seats closer to all the action
Non-alcoholic welcome cocktail upon arrival
An additional £13.35 per person
The show lasts for 90 mins
2 performances - 6.30pm and 9.30pm
Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays (some exceptions)
Arrive 1 hour before the start of the show to get seated etc.
Buffalo Bills is NOT SUITABLE for people who suffer from asthma or other respiratory problems. This is due to the use of live animals and the dust which is raised during the show
Supplement for Meal Plans
From 1st January 2021 - 31st March 2021, those with a Half/Full-board Meal Plan can use their vouchers for the Buffalo Bills Wild West Show...
Supplement for Meal Plans - Peak Dates
The below supplements apply on the following peak dates:
For children Under 3, the show is Free however individual seating is not guaranteed.
Vegetarian and pork free menus also available. Request upon arrival (*).
(*) For adult menu only
(^) 1st & 2nd January 2021 price increases to £57.85 per adult and £42.72 per child.
For more information or to book call us on 0330 880 5075


text:
Designed for everyday applications where ball-bearing slides and tough construction make the job easier. For the discriminating professional who needs high-quality tool storage at an affordable price, or the DIY'er who desires the best standard-use tool storage money can buy. Keyed locks with internal lock bars, ball-bearing slides, heavy-duty handles, and a 5-year limited warranty come standard with this series.
Standard use/standard capacity
Caster load rating over 700 lbs. per unit
50 lb. Ball-bearing drawer slides


text:
At Gemvara, we believe that the ring you wear should be as unique as you. That's why we make all our Men's White Gold Iolite Rings to order, one at a time, in your choice of gems and precious metals. Make a bold statement or say something subtle. You can also add your own personal meaning to any of our Men's White Gold Iolite Rings, creating a beautiful memory and brilliant reminder. We use only the highest quality materials to craft our Men's White Gold Iolite Rings with meticulous attention to detail. Our precious metals are recycled or responsibly mined. We hand-select each conflict-free gem in to perfectly complement your selection from our Men's White Gold Iolite Rings. Iolite resonates with the steely blue of the ocean at dawn.Cool 14 karat white gold goes with almost anything, never overwhelming your outfit. Gemvara also offers any style in luxurious 18-karat white gold, which has higher gold content for even more lasting value. Both are plated with rhodium, a platinum group metal, for a brighter white finish.The profile, textures, and details of our Men's White Gold Iolite Rings add individuality and style to everything you wear. When our work is done and you open that box, you'll see your design from our Men's White Gold Iolite Rings is even more striking when brought to life in the finest precious materials.
We can help right away. Chat with a jewelry expert now!


text:
AFTER BEING COVERED waist deep in corn, a lifeline is attached to Tanner Weaver to begin the extraction process.
Twenty seconds — that's all it takes for a grown man to become engulfed by grain in a storage bin. And even strongest, most physically fit person can't overcome the weight and force of that grain.
In 2010, according to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, there were 51 grain bin engulfments in the U.S., resulting in 26 deaths. Additionally, there were hundreds of injuries.
"It was the worst year on record for grain bin engulfments and fatalities," says Dan Neenan, director the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety at Northeast Iowa Community College.A RESCUE TUBE is assembled around Weaver.
"It's just part of the unenviable record that agriculture has as as America's most dangerous occupation," he said at a Grain Bin Safety Workshop at Sardis, Miss., one of a series sponsored by the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation. "U.S. agriculture had 551 fatalities in 2011, and averages 70,000 disabling injuries per year."
Grain bin deaths and injuries are particularly challenging, Neenan says, because it can a long period of time for rescue personnel to reach isolated farm areas, and emergency crews often don't have the equipment needed and/or are not trained in the specialized techniques needed for rescue from a grain bin.
Rescue can be further complicated, he says, because information is often not readily available about bin layouts, equipment involved, and wiring/shutdown switches.
"The average rescue time for someone in a grain engulfment is 3.5 hours," Neenan says. "That's an awfully long time to be trapped in a mountain of grain — particularly if it's in hot weather and you're dealing with oxygen deficiency and potentially hazardous gases and dust."
Suffocation is a leading cause of death in grain storage bins, according to OSHA. Even if a person isn't trapped in grain, gases from spoiling grain or fumigants and molds can be toxic and can cause permanent central nervous system damage, heart and vascular disease, and even cancer. Carbon monoxide buildups can cause a person to quickly collapse, become unconscious, and die.
Other hazardsWITH THE TUBE in place, grain is sucked out of the tube space with a shop vacuum, creating free space to allow Weaver to be lifted to safety.
Other grain bin-related hazards include entanglement in the augur, which can result in amputation or death, unguarded fans, and unexpected loading of a bin.
"An emerging trend is injury or death from grain vacuums," he says. "We're seeing three or four deaths a year. In some instances, this occurred when the person doing the vacuuming was talking or texting on a cell phone. Anyone doing this kind of work should give it his full, undivided attention."
Engulfment in bins most often occurs, Neenan says, when a person attempts to clear grain buildups or clogs inside a bin. Grain can collapse suddenly and in just 20 seconds a person can become completely trapped. "It's a race you can't win — it can happen so quickly there is no time to react and prevent engulfment." The situation is even more dire with high moisture grain, which is heavier.
And anyone jumping in to try and assist can also become trapped. "Fifty percent of the fatalities in confined spaces such as grain bins and manure pits are would-be rescuers," Neenan says. "Last year five members of a family died in a manure pit rescue attempt."
Grain bins are often located in remote areas, where cell phone signals may be spotty or non-existent, which can make contacting emergency personnel difficult.
Because emergency operations are often centralized, the 911 address for the farm/bins should be prominently posted, he says, and all workers should know it.
In the demonstrations he conducts around the country, he puts volunteers in a scale model bin containing enough corn to cover them waist deep. Neenan and a trained assistant are in the bin to insure that there's no danger.
Then he demonstrates how a rescue tube can be fitted around the person, and the steps needed to perform the extraction.
Separate sessions are conducted for producers and for firefighters and other emergency personnel.
Unfortunately, the cost of the rescue tube (just under $3,000) means that many emergency crews may not have one available. Often, he says, farmer groups or organizations will pay the cost and arrange for training for emergency personnel. There are also alternative mechanical retrieval devices, and often it is necessary to cut openings in the side of the bin to release grain.
Many states, Neenan notes, require the completion of an entry permit that must be certified by the employer or an employer representative before anyone can enter a bin. But even in states where permits are not required, basic safety steps should be taken prior to entering a bin. These include:
• Locking out and tagging out all means of filling and emptying the bin. This includes mechanical, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Lockout kits cost only about $35.
• Have on hand a body harness and lifeline/boatswain's chair.
• Check bin atmosphere for oxygen content, combustible gases, or toxic agents.
• Adequate lighting.
• Be sure the person entering the bin is trained in safe entry procedures.
• Have a minimum of two standby personnel available to observe and to assist in an emergency.
Putting safety measures in place, having proper equipment on hand, and insuring that all farm personnel are trained in what to do in case of a grain bin accident can "pay a huge return on the investment of money and time," Neenan says.
The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation will disseminate information on grain bin safety.
You might also like:
Farmers on edge of fields as spring nears
Mid-South farms eligible for BP oil settlement


text:
|In stock:
|Item code:
A medium/high roast filter coffee from Caffe Roma with a fantastic velvety smoothness, producing a full flavoured, yet smooth espresso or cappuccino.
Expertly roasted using only the highest quality Fairtrade coffee beans. By choosing this Fairtrade product, you are helping to improve the quality of life for small scale coffee growers.
Caffe Roma Fairtrade Filter Coffee creates a great tasting coffee which can be enjoyed at any time of the day. Caffe Roma Fairtrade Filter Coffee is the perfect choice for hotels, cafes and restaurants.


text:
(OLD) (ARCHIVED) Puppy Linux Discussion Forum
Puppy HOME page :
"THE" alternative forum :
This forum can also be accessed as
It is now read-only and serves only as archives.
Please register over the NEW forum
and continue your work there. Thank you.
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
The time now is Mon 28 Sep 2020, 20:54
All times are UTC - 4
Forum index
Advanced Topics
Cutting edge
Multi-session live-CD/DVD
107 multisession not recognizing USB keyboard
View previous topic
View next topic
Page 1 of 2
[18 Posts]
Goto page:
Joined: 30 Dec 2005
Posts: 25
Location: Newcastle, Australia
Posted: Sun 01 Jan 2006, 18:21
Post subject:
107 multisession not recognizing USB keyboard
I have just got a copy of your multisession-mozilla iso 1.07, I previously tried 1.06 and created a persistent home. I have inserted the new CD to try out and see how it looks with the new x and other features which sounded cool.
However during the boot up it is asking me whether I am upgrading or not, I would be though there is no great need for it as I don't have much datat from previous 1.06 iso (if this makes solution easier). Here is the problem it musn't be recognising the keyboard as I cannot type anything to respond, this is where it stops I cannot progress anywhere.
I have 3 main partitions on my hard drive WinXP 20G and My two Suse 10.0 partitons /root and /home. I have a pentium 2.4ghz processor and CD burner.
I have previously enabled USB keybiard in my the CMOS settings.
Any Ideas.
If wiping my previous data is the easiest option where woulld it be, I can only see my winxp and suse drives in Konqueror.
Back to top
Joined: 03 Jan 2006
Posts: 2
Posted: Tue 03 Jan 2006, 07:39
Post subject:
I have exactly the same problem. I see nobody replied to your question. Were you able to fix it?
Back to top
Joined: 03 Jan 2006
Posts: 2
Posted: Tue 03 Jan 2006, 07:46
Post subject:
I also should mention that during bootup I noted that the screen said "AT Keyboard not found". I am using a compaq notebook computer.
Back to top
Joined: 30 Dec 2005
Posts: 25
Location: Newcastle, Australia
Posted: Wed 04 Jan 2006, 05:54
Post subject:
Haven't been able to fix it yet. I know it should work as My USB keyboard is enabled in the BIOS and functions in SUSE 10.0.
I would file a bug but not sure how for puppy.
Back to top
Joined: 30 Dec 2005
Posts: 25
Location: Newcastle, Australia
Posted: Thu 05 Jan 2006, 01:28
Post subject:
Since a few people have this problem and nobody can seem to solve it, how do I go about filing a bug?
Back to top
Joined: 30 Dec 2005
Posts: 25
Location: Newcastle, Australia
Posted: Fri 06 Jan 2006, 02:11
Post subject:
seems I got everyone stumped
Back to top
Posted: Tue 10 Jan 2006, 16:33
Post subject:
I had this problem with an earlier version of Puppy. I fixed it by remastering the CD. I added these two lines:
modprobe usbkbd
modprobe keybdev
Back to top
Posted: Tue 10 Jan 2006, 16:44
Post subject:
Sorry. I accidentally submited half of a message.
Here's the rest of it:
I added the lines mentioned above close to the beginning of the /etc/rc.d/rc.sysinit-cd bootup script (just after the functions are defined). Adding these lines loads the usb keyboard driver before you are asked the questions.
If where those two lines should be added is unclear, I could post the part of my /etc/rc.d/rc.sysinit-cd file that includes the two "modprobe" commands.
Back to top
Posted: Thu 12 Jan 2006, 15:20
Post subject:
This is going to sounds like a dumb question - I admit I'm totally new to this stuff - but I have this problem and I have to say that looking at the CD, I can't see a way to make the changes specified
without booting up Puppy
As I don't have another PC with a DVD burner in, and I don't have a ps2 keyboard (I'm not even sure the PC has a port for one - it's a cheap PC) I'm in a catch 22 situation.
Perhaps if the change is that simple it should be changed in the downloadable image so that it will work on every PC?
Back to top
Posted: Thu 12 Jan 2006, 16:40
Post subject:
I agree that this change should be included in the downloadable image.
I'm not entirley sure how I insinuated (implied) that booting Puppy was not necessary to make this change. Anyways, it is necessary to boot Puppy to make this change. Here is the first half of the instructions to make this change:
In order to get past the problem, it may be necessary to burn a new Puppy CD. Using the new CD, don't type 5 at the prompt, just press enter. If your USB keyboard doesn't work when Puppy asks you for the keyboard/mouse settings, you have a problem that does requires a ps2 keyboard. Once/If the Puppy desktop is loaded, use Beaver ("edit" icon on the desktop) to change your /etc/rc.d/rc.sysinit-cd file. Modify it to look like (or similar to) the following:
/bin/echo -en "\\033[65G"
if [ $1 -eq 0 ]
/bin/echo -en "\\033[1;32mdone"
/bin/echo -e "\\033[0;39m"
/bin/echo -en "\\033[1;31mfailed"
/bin/echo -e "\\033[0;39m"
echo "Pausing for 60 seconds..."
sleep 60
#OLDPVERSION=`cat /root/.etc/puppyversion` #v1.0.1
##v1.0.0 have decided to do this everytime...
#cp -a /root0/* /root/
#cp -a /root0/.[a-zA-Z0-9]* /root/
#...v1.0.2 note, rc.update, called below does this again, but with -u option.
#...v1.0.6 timezone problem, moved this to first boot only.
modprobe usbkbd
modprobe keybdev
#1.0.0 get home files from CD...
echo -e "\\033[1;33m" #34=blue, 33=yellow, 32=green, 31=red, 35=purple, 36=aquablue, 38=black.
echo "IMPORTANT:"
echo "The Puppy live-CD must bootup in the burner drive. Puppy will automatically"
echo "assign this drive for burning-to at shutdown."
echo "Note, if your PC has more than one CD/DVD drive, most BIOSes will scan them"
echo "all looking for a bootable CD/DVD, if boot-from-CD is enabled."
echo -e "\\033[0;39m"
Note that this example is off of Puppy Linux 1.0.6, so this may look slightly different from your file. Only add
modprobe usbkbd
modprobe keybdev
Don't change anything else unless you know what you are doing.
Unfortunately, I'm not running Puppy right now, so I can't give any further instructions. I'll try and give further instructions early next week.
Back to top
Posted: Tue 17 Jan 2006, 16:11
Post subject:
I think I realize why we were a little confused. My instructions won't make sense if you have downloaded and burnt the "mulitsession only" iso image file. Do you see this or similar text below the picture of the puppy?
MENU: 2 No acpi 3 Choose HD (ENTER only or 10sec timeout for normal boot)
boot: _
If not, then you are using the "multisession only" version. If everything happens too fast to see after the CD is inserted, then a "multisession only" CD is being used. If either of the two afore mentioned conditions are true, you need to download the other iso image file to solve the USB keyboard problem.
I found the difference between the names of the "multisession only" and normal image files so negligible that I renamed my copy once I downloaded it to avoid confusion. Some searching on Puppy's website will be ncessary to find out which image file can run as either a normal live CD or a multisession CD.
Back to top
Posted: Tue 17 Jan 2006, 16:30
Post subject:
The download page has changed since I last saw it. It is very user friendly now.
Back to top
Joined: 20 Nov 2005
Posts: 31
Posted: Sat 21 Jan 2006, 19:39
Post subject:
So am I right in thinking that in order to get USB kbd working it is necessary to use the normal ISO
start it in multisession mode
then edit the rc.whatever file?
Also does anyone know if this works with wireless kbd/mouse (e.g. Logitech cordless desktop of various incarnations)? Presumably/hopefully these behave like "standard" USB kbd/mouse in the absence of special drivers?
Back to top
Posted: Tue 24 Jan 2006, 16:18
Post subject:
Not entirely. Using the normal ISO, boot Puppy normally. Once Puppy loads, edit rc.sysinit-cd. There is no reason to use the normal ISO in multisession mode. Use the new (remastered) ISO to boot in multisession.
You could try searching the forum for an answer to your wireless USB keyboard question.
(The second part of my instrucions to solve the USB keyboard problem are in the next post.)
Back to top
Posted: Tue 24 Jan 2006, 16:23
Post subject: How to remaster Puppy live CD
Here are the rest of the instructions:
If you have an ext2 / ext3 partition that is about 300+ MB or 768 MB of RAM and/or Linux swap partitions, the easiest way to remaster the CD is to use the Alienx Remaster script. It can be accessed at start -> Setup -> Alienx simple remaster-CD.
To remaster the CD in your computer's RAM, don't select a Data Folder, just click OK. Once the iso is built and the script exits (disappears is more accurate), copy the iso file, puppy.iso, from /mnt/remaster to /root (or another persistant location, such as a hard drive). This should stop it from being lost when the computer is rebooted.
Copying is easy in ROX-Filer. Click on the "home" icon on your desktop to open a ROX-Filer window in /root. Click the icon again and this time click the triangle icon on the top left of the second ROX window. Then go to /mnt/remaster by clicking the folder icons. Just drag the file from one window to the other to copy it. I would recommend rebooting before burning the iso to clear system resources to prevent errors during burning.
If your computer doesn't meet the requirements for the Alienx remaster script, you can use the old remaster CD script. It is located at start -> Setup -> Create custom Puppy live-CD. Click the "OLD_remaster_cd" button. A text-based console (also called a terminal or shell) pops up. According to Step 1:
Your PC needs the size of RAM [+ swap-partition] to be 256M (that is, this script will work with <256M RAM if there is a swap partition),and partition/file mounted on /root must have over 160M free space.
Don't worry about checking the available free space on /root or how much memory and swap space you have. The script does that for you. Don't modify isolinux.cfg, just click the "Save" button. Yes, you want to modify image.gz. That is where /etc/rc.d/rc.sysinit-cd is located!
Once the text stops scrolling, read what is on the screen (the rest is irrelevant if these instructions are followed properly). Go to start -> Run -> Xrun commndline. Type rox /etc/rc.d /mnt/image/etc/rc.d in the Command field. This will open two ROX-Filer windows. (Using the method mentioned above (using icons) would work, too.) ROX-Filer is similar to My Computer.
The window with the title "/mnt/image/root0/.etc/rc.d (Thumbs)" is what will be included in the remastered CD. Copy the rc.sysinit-cd file from the ~/etc/rc.d window to the afore mentioned window by clicking and dragging the file from one window to the other. Yes, you want to overwrite the existing file.
Check the copied file by clicking on it to open it. It should include the two "modprobe" lines. Close the two ROX-Filer windows and the Leafpad window (if you haven't closed it already).
Back at the window titled "rxvt" (the script window), enter "y" and press ENTER. A second window with the same title will appear. Type "n" and press ENTER to close this window. It is highly unlikely that editing isolinux.cfg will be necessary, so
enter "n" again.
The script will then ask you to confirm that image.gz should be recompressed. Next, the script will tell you that it is creating a bootable iso file. Finally,the script will tell you to press ENTER to start Gcombust (or perhaps Graveman!, if things have changed since Puppy 1.0.6).
Do not just push ENTER. Instead, press any other key and then ENTER. Press Ctrl-C rather than ENTER at the next opportunity to keep the iso file in /root. Reboot before continuing if your computer has 256 MB or less RAM to avoid CD burning errors.
Use start -> Multimedia -> "Burniso2cd burn iso file to CD/DVD" to burn the iso file to CD. Select the puppy.iso or cd-puppy.iso file (it should be there when the dialog box comes up.). Choose the MULTI-CD button even though the iso you are burning isn't only specifically for multisession CDs. Once the CD is burnt, you're ready to test it (use it).
Please give me comments and criticism on the instructions above.
Back to top
Display posts from previous:
All Posts
1 Day
7 Days
2 Weeks
1 Month
3 Months
6 Months
1 Year
Sort by:
Post Time
Post Subject
Page 1 of 2
[18 Posts]
Goto page:
View previous topic
View next topic
Forum index
Advanced Topics
Cutting edge
Multi-session live-CD/DVD
Jump to:
Select a forum
Forum index
|___ House Training
| |___ Beginners Help ( Start Here)
| |___ Users ( For the regulars )
| | |___ Usuarios de habla Hispana
| | |___ Für deutschsprachige Anhänger
| | |___ Pour les francophones
| |
| |___ HOWTO ( Solutions )
| |___ Bugs ( Submit bugs )
|___ Advanced Topics
| |___ Additional Software (PETs, n' stuff)
| | |___ Package Collections / Repositories
| | |___ Browsers and Internet
| | |___ Business
| | |___ Compiling
| | |___ Desktop
| | |___ Documents
| | |___ Drivers
| | |___ Educational
| | |___ Engineering/Science/Simulation
| | |___ Eye Candy
| | |___ Filesystem
| | |___ Games
| | |___ Graphics
| | |___ Multimedia
| | |___ Network
| | |___ Security/Privacy
| | |___ System
| | |___ Utilities
| | |___ Virtualization
| | |___ Unsorted
| |
| |___ Cutting edge
| | |___ Multi-session live-CD/DVD
| |
| |___ Hardware
| | |___ Audio
| | |___ Networking
| | | |___ Dialup
| | | |___ Ethernet
| | | |___ Wireless
| | |
| | |___ Printers
| | |___ Video
| |
| |___ Puppy Derivatives
| |___ Puppy Projects
| |___ Next Puppy Development
| | |___ 4.x
| | | |___ Bugs (4.x dev)
| | | |___ Usability Issues (4.x dev)
| | |
| | |___ 5.x
| | |___ Bugs (5.x dev)
| | |___ Usability Issues (5.x dev)
| |
| |___ Localization Project
| |___ Documentation Project
|___ Taking the Puppy out for a walk
| |___ Announcements
| |___ Puppy Power
| |___ Suggestions
| |___ Misc
|___ Off-Topic Area
|___ Programming
|___ Security
|___ Truly off-topic conversations
post new topics in this forum
reply to topics in this forum
edit your posts in this forum
delete your posts in this forum
vote in polls in this forum
attach files in this forum
download files in this forum
Powered by
© 2001, 2005 phpBB Group
[ Time: 0.1122s ][ Queries: 12 (0.0419s) ][ GZIP on ]


text:
Blood-sucking freelancers
Fair warning if you've never been told. It's important to never get too close to your clients. It's a recipe for certain disaster. Something I
Fair warning if you've never been told. It's important to never get too close to your clients. It's a recipe for certain disaster. Something I
Enter your email below and I'll show how to charge more and build a 100K freelance business from scratch:
John is one of the best instructors I have come across, I learned a lot from his online tutorials.
I recommend John every chance I get. If every person I worked with were as committed to excellence, punctuality, value, and unquestionable integrity… the world would be a better place. Highest recommendation.
Very professional worker who is extremely knowledgable in WordPress and Wishlist Member. I would definitely hire again.
John is a fantastic and patient tutor, who is not just able to share knowledge and communicate it very effectively – but able to support one in applying it. However, I believe that John has a very rare ability to go further than just imparting knowledge and showing one how to apply it. He is able to innately provoke one's curiosity when explaining and demonstrating concepts, to the extent that one can explore and unravel their own learning journey. Thanks very much John!
John is amazing at building membership sites. He converted one of my sites over from it's existing (hardly working) platform over to the clean and simple to use WishList membership platform. I highly recommend using John and WishList for any of your membership site needs.
On the Freelancing on Upwork course: "This is by far the best course i have watched on Skillshare!! Thank you so much."
He significantly improved my site through his expert knowledge of PHP, CSS and Javascript. Would definitely recommend John to others.


text:
|Article Index
|UNRIC Library Newsletter - February 2010
|New information material
|New titles
|All Pages
Memorial website with condolence book honouring UN family members lost in the earthquake in Haiti
English: http://www.un.org/en/memorial/haiti/
French: http://www.un.org/fr/memorial/haiti/
Spanish: http://www.un.org/es/memorial/haiti/
On 12 January 2010 at 4:53 PM, an earthquake of a magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter scale shook the earth under Haiti, leaving death, destruction and suffering in its wake. The UN's memorial website remembers those members of the UN family who lost their lives in the earthquake and lists those confirmed to have died. Visitors to the site can leave a message in the online condolence book.
Haiti, January 2010
A short film marking the one-month anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti captures the first few days of UN-led rescue and relief operations.
2010 - International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures
English: http://www.un.org/en/events/iyrc2010/
French: http://www.un.org/fr/events/iyrc2010/
Spanish: http://www.un.org/es/events/iyrc2010/
Le bilan de l'année 2009
Video en ligne : http://www.un.org/fr/multimedia/yearinreview/index.shtml
Les défis de l'année 2009 ont requis une coopération internationale sans précédent : la fonte des glaces de l'Arctique s'est accélérée et le monde s'est trouvé confronté à de nombreuses crises (crise alimentaire, crise de l'énergie, récession et pandémie de grippe). Parallèlement, les Casques bleus ont continué à servir dans des missions à travers le monde et la lutte contre la pauvreté et la faim s'est poursuivie.
Les États Membres de l'ONU
(UN Member States on the Record – French version)
The Dag Hammarskjöld Library launched on Monday, 8 February 2010, the French version of the new research tool, UN Member States on the Record.
General Assembly, 65th session - Preliminary list of items (A/65/50)
English, French & Spanish: http://www.un.org/Docs/journal/asp/ws.asp?m=A/65/50
The preliminary list of items (A/65/50) has been issued for the 65th session of the General Assembly, which will convene at UN Headquarters on Tuesday, 14 September 2010. The list includes a total of 165 preliminary items covering, among others, such topics as the promotion of sustained economic growth and sustainable development (items 9-28), the maintenance of international peace and security (items 29-62), the promotion of human rights (items 64-69), disarmament (items 89-106) and organization and administrative matters (items 110-165).
International Year of Youth: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding
(12 August 2010 – 11 August 2011)
On the official website for this year you will find information on events planned throughout the year, as well as suggestions on how to get involved and participate.
"Sport for Development and Peace – The UN System in Action" - new website
Learn more about why and how the UN Family and UN Member States use sport and physical education to create positive social change worldwide!
UN Chronicle – redesigned website
The website was launched in beta on 4 December 2009. In the coming months the website's functionality will be improved and more languages added. The "UN Chronicle" is a quarterly magazine published by the United Nations Department of Public Information and available worldwide through subscription. This website currently contains articles from the print magazine from 2007 to 2009. While migrating content from the older website, please visit the archive page to access magazines from 1997 to 2006: http://www.un.org/wcm/content/site/chronicle/lang/en/home/archive/
CTBTO launches Newsroom for journalists
Journalists writing about the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) need to be able to quickly find accurate and reliable information at their fingertips. With this in mind the CTBTO Newsroom has been established. Please visit the newsroom for clear and concise information about the Treaty, its purpose and status, the $1 billion investment that has been made in it, as well as information about the benefits of the verification regime, and the Treaty organization, the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test- Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO).
Joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism…"
The two independent UN experts on counter-terrorism and torture, and two UN expert bodies on arbitrary detention and enforced or involuntary disappearances issued this study on states' use of secret detention in connection with counter-terrorism activities. The 222-page joint study, while stressing that it is "not exhaustive," lists a total of 66 states. Some are mentioned in the context of a historical analysis of secret detention practices prior to 11 September 2001, but most in connection with secret detention and related activities – including so-called 'proxy detention' and 'rendition' or 'extraordinary rendition' – over the past nine years of the "Global War on Terror."
United Nations Peacekeeping Operations – Background Note: 31 December 2009
(DPI/1634/Rev.104, January 2010)
English: http://www.un.org/Depts/dpko/dpko/bnote.htm
French: http://www.un.org/french/peace/peace/bnote.htm
United Nations Political and Peacebuilding Missions - Background Note: 31 December 2009
(DPI/2166/Rev.78, January 2010)
English: http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/documents//ppbm.pdf
French: http://www.un.org/french/peace/peace/pdf/ppbmf.pdf
2010 Education for All Global Monitoring Report: Reaching the Marginalized (UNESCO)
Report in English: http://www.unesco.org/en/efareport/reports/2010-marginalization/embargo-media/
Summary, Press Releases and Overview in French & Spanish: http://www.unesco.org/en/efareport/reports/2010-marginalization/embargo-media/
Education systems in many of the world's poorest countries are now experiencing the aftershock of the global economic downturn. The 2010 Education for All Global Monitoring Report argues that the crisis could create a lost generation of children whose life chances will have been irreparably damaged by a failure to protect their right to education. The Report examines who these children are and why they are being left behind, and shows that the cost of providing Education for All is much higher than previously estimated. The report looks at concrete solutions for making sure that no children are excluded from schooling.
Afghanistan Opium Survey 2010: winter rapid assessment (UNODC)
According to this report – issued by UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) - "the cultivation of opium in Afghanistan is likely to remain stable in 2010 but the number of poppy-free provinces may decrease" from 20 to 17. However, the report claims that "if timely poppy eradication measures are implemented and/or drought-like conditions prevail, a total of 25 provinces, an increase of 5 compared to 2009, could be poppy-free in 2010".
Beyond the Midpoint: Achieving the Millennium Development Goals (UNDP)
Report & Executive Summary: http://content.undp.org/go/newsroom/publications/poverty-reduction/poverty-website/mdgs/beyond-the-midpoint.en
This is UNDP's forward-looking review of the factors that shape MDG progress, along with the constraints and bottlenecks that have hampered MDG achievement in many countries. The findings build on MDG assessments in 30 countries that were undertaken for this review. The report shows that while there has been notable progress on many targets and indicators across countries, it is clear that much more needs to be done for MDG achievements to be realized by 2015.
Global Economic Prospects 2010: Crisis, Finance, and Growth (World Bank)
Report in English: http://go.worldbank.org/OE8NEB3JP0
Overview available in English, French and Spanish.
The global economic recovery that is now underway will slow later this year as the impact of fiscal stimulus wanes. Financial markets remain troubled and private sector demand lags amid high unemployment, according to this new report from the World Bank.
Global Employment Trends, January 2010 (ILO)
The number of jobless worldwide reached nearly 212 million in 2009 following an unprecedented increase of 34 million compared to 2007, on the eve of the global crisis, the International Labour Office (ILO) said in its annual "Global Employment Trends" report.
The importance of China's forest products markets to the UNECE region
This joint publication by UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) - claims that "China has emerged as the world's second largest exporter and third largest importer in recent years" and is an important trading partner for countries in the UNECE region.
National Human Development Report 2009 'Ties That Bind, Social Capital in Bosnia and Herzegovina
English & Bosnian: http://europeandcis.undp.org/home/show/56BA37D8-F203-1EE9-BDBA5775318AC81E
Bosnia and Herzegovina has made great economic strides in the 14 years since conflict divided the country, but work remains to be done on healing social fragmentation a new report says. Through the lens of social capital, the report examines the positive and negative effects of social networks and their role in democratization, social inclusion and social cohesion.
Recycling – From E-Waste to Resources (UNEP)
Sales of electronic products in countries like China and India and across continents such as Africa and Latin America are set to rise sharply in the next 10 years. And, unless action is stepped up to properly collect and recycle materials, many developing countries face the spectre of hazardous e-waste mountains with serious consequences for the environment and public health, according to UN experts in a landmark report released by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
Rethinking Poverty - Report on the World Social Situation 2010 (DESA)
Report, Executive Summary and Media Kit: http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/rwss/2010.html
Global poverty levels have changed very little over the past two decades except in China and East Asia. Poverty levels remain stubbornly—and unacceptably—high in sub-Saharan Africa. The report seeks to contribute to rethinking poverty and its eradication.
UNAIDS Outlook 2010
English: http://data.unaids.org/pub/Report/2009/JC1796_Outlook_en.pdf
French: http://data.unaids.org/pub/Report/2010/jc1796_outlook10_fr.pdf
This new publication explores new ideas and ways to use the data collected in the "AIDS Epidemic Update" companion report (http://data.unaids.org/pub/Report/2009/JC1700_Epi_Update_2009_en.pdf). Outlook gives an overview of the epidemic with global and regional statistics, but also contains analysis offering the UNAIDS interpretation and eyes the data available in the more detailed AIDS Epidemic Update report from different angles.
Women in Power and Decision-Making - Online discussion
This month-long online discussion on "Women in Power and Decision-Making," facilitated by The United Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), is part of a series of UN online discussions hosted by WomenWatch, dedicated to the fifteen-year review of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995), as well as outcomes of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly (2000). These discussions will be a contribution to the 54th session of the Commission on the Status of Women to take place 1–12 March 2010.
Youth in Cyprus: aspirations, lifestyles & empowerment - Cyprus human development report 2009 (UNDP)
Report in English, Summary in English, French & Greek: http://hdr.undp.org/en/reports/nationalreports/europethecis/cyprus/name,19663,en.html
This first Human Development Report for Cyprus focuses on the lives and aspirations of the island's young people. The Report is unique as it is the first time that aspects of the life of youth in both the Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot communities have been mapped out in tandem. This is significant given the long existing division between the two communities that has resulted in young Cypriots growing up apart from one another.
Follow-up to the report of the UN Fact-Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict (A/64/651)
English, French & Spanish: http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/64/651
"Follow-up to the report of the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict" by the Secretary-General has been issued (A/64/651) pursuant to General Assembly resolution 64/10 (http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/RES/64/10) of 5 November 2009. The "Report of the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict" was issued as (A/64/490 - http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/64/490).
Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
English: http://www.un.org/en/pseataskforce/
French: http://www.un.org/fr/pseataskforce/
Spanish: http://www.un.org/es/pseataskforce/
On this site you can explore the subject of protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) by personnel of the United Nations (UN), non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or other international organizations.
The Brussels based United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe - UNRIC provides information on UN activities to the countries of the region. It also provides liaison with institutions of the European Union in the field of information. Its outreach activities extend to all segments of society and joint campaigns, projects and events are organized with partners including the EU, governments, the media, NGOs, schools and local authorities.
United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe (UNRIC Brussels)
Residence Palace, Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 155, Block C2,7th and 8th floor, Brussels 1040, Belgium
Tel.: +32 2 788 8484 / Fax: 32 2 788 8485


text:
Cheyenne Hawk Grips are compatible with the Cheyenne Hawk Thunder and Cheyenne Hawk Spirit. The Hawk Grips are available in a range of colours and in 21 or 25mm diameter. Changing a needle or the needle depth is very simple with the Hawk Grips and is done in a couple of seconds: just click and turn!
We also offer the Cheyenne Flex Grip and the Cheyenne Fixed grip. These grips allow you to use the Cheyenne cartridges with any tattoo machine.


text:
Research Profiles :
A closer look at a classic ring species: The work of Tom Devitt
by the Understanding Evolution team
Ensatina has been recognized as a ring species since the 1940s, when biologist Robert C. Stebbins trooped up and down California to investigate its range. Since then, several generations of scientists in Stebbins' institution, the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology at UC Berkeley, have continued these studies, digging deeper into Ensatina's history and biology. At this point, one might think we'd know it all. What more could there be to learn after 60 years of research on a common salamander? "Lots!" says Tom Devitt, a graduate student at the museum. Tom studies Ensatina to flesh out its evolutionary history but not just for Ensatina's sake. This classic example sheds light on the
basic evolutionary processes that shape all life.
Read how others have recognized the Understanding Evolution website.


text:
KATHMANDU (Reuters) - A 13-year-old American boy on Saturday became the youngest climber to conquer Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain, a climbing website said.
Jordan Romero from Big Bear, California, scaled the 8,850 meter (29,035 feet) summit from the Tibetan side, on the same day a Nepali man broke his own world record for the most number of successful Everest attempts.
"The team has just called in and confirmed that they are standing on top of Mt. Everest," Romero's blog said.
"Their dreams have now come true. Everyone sounded unbelievably happy."
The ascent has put Romero one step closer to reaching his goal of climbing the highest mountains on all seven continents.
"It is just a goal," Romero had told Reuters in the Nepali capital Kathmandu in April. He had already climbed five peaks including Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, and needs to climb only Vinson Massif, the highest peak in Antarctica to hit his target.
The previous youngest person to summit Everest was 16-year-old Temba Tsheri Sherpa of Nepal.
Romero was accompanied by a team including his father Paul, a critical care paramedic, and Sherpa guides. He told Reuters wanted to pick a small piece of rock from the top of the world as a memento and wear it in a necklace.
His next mission is to climb the highest mountains in all 50 states in the United States.
More than 4,000 climbers have reached the top of Mount Everest since it was first climbed by New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary and Nepal's Tenzing Norgay Sherpa in 1953.
Nepali mountaineer Apa Sherpa broke his own record and climbed Mount Everest for the 20th time, said Ang Tshering Sherpa, chief of the Asian Trekking Agency.
Apa, 50, who lives in the United States, reached the summit on Saturday along the Southeast Ridge route. He carried a banner all the way to the summit to raise awareness of the environmental impact of climate change on the Himalayas.
"It is a fantastic achievement by one individual," said Elizabeth Hawley, who chronicles major climbs in the Himalayan mountain range. "Going back year after year after year and succeeding each time is really amazing."
Editing by Matthias Williams
Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.


text:
Getting The Best Out Of Your Compact Camera Photography Workshop
This short course has been designed to ensure you get the most out of your new compact camera. There are many things you can do with a compact, rather than point and shoot! Why You Will Love This Course: This short course has been designed to ensure you get the most out of your new compact camera. There are many things you can do with a compact, rather than point and shoot! We will give you loads of suggestions for achieving better composition, but we will also look at how to make your pictures lighter or darker, and how to change the overall colour of your shots in tricky situations. In addition to this, we will go through the most popular scene modes and discuss how they can help you easily get consistently great results. This course will explain the principles of better composition, it will take a look at the 3 key elements of exposure, when and how to use priority modes as well as much more practical techniques you can apply to get the best results. Use your compact camera to its full potential and master the following techniques: Composition Mastering focus Playing with different perspectives Selecting camera scene modes ISO control How to select white balance Transferring your photos to mobile devices using camera Wifi Using available light, natural light portraits Controlling your flash Duration: 2 Hours What To Bring? Your Camera fully charged and camera manual, notepad and pen. You may find it beneficial to keep existing photos on your memory card for critique by our trainer. About Your Trainer: Lindsay has been running photography workshops in Adelaide for 11 years since moving here from his native Scotland. He studied Audio Visual Technology in his home town of Edinburgh, before moving to London and then to Berlin. After owning a studio and photo lab in the UK, he then moved to Australia to pursue his passion for photography and teaching. As well as conducting training for Diamonds, he also conducts the photography training program for Adelaide Zoo. Location Details: Diamonds City Store, 165-171 Rundle Street Adelaide 5000. Please Note: If you own a DSLR or Mirrorless camera we recommend attending the Introduction to DSLR photography course as it will be more beneficial. Please click here to see our enthusiast course. Cancellation: 48 hours notice is required to reschedule. Failure to provide notice within this period of time will result in your voucher being forfeited. Ticket Information Ticket Price Single Pass - Compact Camera Photography Workshop AUD 79 SAPF Members AUD 79 Group Discount Ticket - Compact Camera Photography Workshop AUD 70


text:
Summary and Keywords
Mexican national culture in the period from 1946 to 1982 can be understood by recognizing three overlapping transformations. The first was the consolidation of various national archetypes rooted in Mexican revolutionary and prerevolutionary mythologies of national identity and that were disseminated via state-sponsored cultural institutions as well as through global marketing campaigns related primarily to bolstering tourism. A second was the commodification of national popular culture through local cultural industries, namely radio, cinema, the recording industry, and television, and the competitive engagement of these industries with external cultural flows deriving, primarily though not exclusively, from the United States. The third was the invention of new forms of urban response to inflation and the cascading crises of political legitimacy that characterized the decade leading up to economic collapse in 1982. Across the body politic, one discerns a resilience of shared points of cultural reference—sonic, visual, culinary, and otherwise—derived, often in great measure, from governmental policies and discourse. At the same time, and increasingly over the course of this historical period, one finds movements characterized by an irreverent reappropriation of many of those same reference points, carried out by a diverse range of social actors in pursuit of individual and collective strategies of resistance to both state and patriarchal forms of authority. By the early 1980s Mexican national culture had become a rich and playful bricolage made up of iconic markers over which the state experienced a diminishing, though not yet exhausted, capacity to define.
Keywords: cine clubes, Mexico, Mexican golden age, Mexican Revolution, popular culture, identity, nationalism, globalization, modernism, youth culture
Access to the complete content on Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Latin American History requires a subscription or purchase. Public users are able to search the site and view the abstracts and keywords for each book and chapter without a subscription. If you are a student or academic complete our librarian recommendation form to recommend the Oxford Research Encyclopedias to your librarians for an institutional free trial.
Please subscribe or login to access full text content.
If you have purchased a print title that contains an access token, please see the token for information about how to register your code.
For questions on access or troubleshooting, please check our FAQs, and if you can't find the answer there, please contact us.


text: They talked about music, songwriting, touring — and who knows what else. What deal do you think they sealed with that handshake? Maybe we'll see Toby Keith on an upcoming Local Music Seen with Allen Estes show on Cape Ann TV next time he's in New England. Stay tuned . . .


text:
14 March, 2012 | (01 hr)
Sign In to access this Webcast
Trends show that companies are increasing their use of coaching to support employee and leadership development. In this Human Capital Watch™ webcast, we discuss the results from The Conference Board 2012 Executive Coaching Study and take a closer look at external and internal coaching practices. Executives from PepsiCo and Prudential Financial discuss how coaching is used and implemented within their firms.
Lee WanVeer
Lee WanVeer is a Senior Fellow, Human Capital at The Conference Board. In this role, Lee supports the Human Capital Practice which includes The Conference Board Human Capital Exchange™, research, conferences, webcasts and programs in a broad spectrum of human capit...Full Bio
Erica Desrosiers, Ph.D.
Dr. Desrosiers joined Walmart in January 2013 as Senior Director, Global Talent Management. Before joining Walmart, Dr. Desrosiers was Senior Director, Global Talent Development at PepsiCo, where her responsibilities included executive talent development, high potential assessment and development...Full Bio
Amy Lui Abel, PhD
Amy Lui Abel is Vice President of Human Capital Research at The Conference Board. She leads research efforts focusing on human capital analytics, leadership development, labor markets, strategic workforce planning, talent management, diversity and inclusion, human resources, and employee eng...Full Bio


text:
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Greenpeace: Top Stories of 2013
25 January - Belgium. With the aim of informing and warning people living in the Western region of Belgium about the danger of nuclear energy a Greenpeace airship flew near the Doel nuclear power station bearing the message 'Nuclear energy, never safe'. © Rik Timmermans / Greenpeace.
10 March - Japan. Greenpeace activists joined tens of thousands of people who marched on the Japanese parliament in remembrance of the 2011 triple disaster in Fukushima. They demanded the Japanese government abandon its dangerous nuclear programme. © Noriko Hayashi / Greenpeace.
28 March - South Korea. Samcheok villagers, 192km from Seoul, participated in a demonstration to oppose the planned construction of a nuclear power plant in their community. © Jean Chung / Greenpeace.
09 July - South Korea. Greenpeace activists set up a hanging nuclear emergency camp between suspension cables on Busan's iconic Gwangandaegyo bridge (also called Gwangan Daero), calling for the Korean government to widen the official nuclear evacuation zone to a thirty kilometre radius. © Alex Hofford / Greenpeace.
13 February - USA. The new chief executive of Duke Energy Corp., Lynn Good, received an aerial greeting on her first day on the job. In April, Google pressured Duke Energy, the nation's largest utility company, to offer renewable energy options in North Carolina, home of several data centers, including Google's data centers. A week after Google's news, Facebook would announce its newest data center will be in Iowa, one of the biggest producers of wind energy in the US. © Greenpeace.
05 February - Indonesia. Following years of campaigning by a wide a range of NGOs, including Greenpeace, against Asia Pulp & Paper (APP)'s involvement in deforestation, the company released its new Forest Conservation Policy, which included an immediate end to the clearance of rainforests throughout its supply chain in Indonesia. © Ardiles Rante / Greenpeace.
08 August - Cameroon. A study by Dschang University, in collaboration with the University of Göttingen and supported by Greenpeace International, SAVE Wildlife, and WWF Germany found a Herakles proposed deforestation zone to be a severe misrepresentation. The forests in the zone is still largely intact and is located in between four protected areas, including the iconic Korup National Park, and therefore acts as a vital corridor for the local wildlife. Herakles Farms has previously claimed its project in the South West Region of the country would convert an area of little conservation value. An aerial image of the oil palm nursery managed by Herakles Farms. © Jan-Joseph Stok / Greenpeace.
06 December - Indonesia. Later in the year, Wilmar International, the world's largest palm oil trader would announce a No Deforestation Policy in response to pressure from Greenpeace, NGOs, and consumers around the world. The policy has the potential to be a landmark win for the world's forests and the people that depend on them for their livelihoods. © Paul Hilton / Greenpeace.
07 June - Indonesia. Greenpeace International Executive Director, Kumi Naidoo met Indonesian President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on board the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior in Jakarta to express support for the President's legacy of protecting the nation's biodiversity. © Ardiles Rante / Greenpeace.
23 May - Egypt. Environmental activists, part of the Bozoor Balady ('Seeds Of My Country') campaign, unfurled a huge banner near the Ministry of Agriculture in Cairo. In Arabic it read 'Genetically Modified Crops Are a Crime Against the Farmer & Consumer'. Several members of the General Union of Farmers joined the activists, to send this strong message to the Egyptian government. © Jonathan Rashad / Greenpeace.
24 June - China. Greenpeace tested 65 traditional Chinese herbal products and exposed a toxic cocktail of pesticide residues - some of which are illegal in China - highlighting the need to end the use of industrial agricultural chemicals. © Simon Lim / Greenpeace.
22 June - Germany. Activists protested during a Greenpeace group action day in fifty German cities at three big hardware store chains (Obi, Praktiker, and Toom) against the sale of bee-harming insecticides. In May the European Union took a significant step as a majority of EU member states voted for a partial ban of three bee-killer pesticides. © Maria Feck / Greenpeace.
25 February - UK. Greenpeace joined Hugh's Fish Fight to tell British parliament that more marine reserve zones are needed around the Isles. A group of delegates from local Greenpeace groups formed a massive 'shoal' and crossed Westminster Bridge to lend support to this vital campaign. © Angela Glienicke / Greenpeace.
10 April - Indian Ocean. The Greenpeace ship Esperanza patrolled the Comoros Islands in the Mozambique Channel documenting fishing activities in the Indian Ocean where a FAD (Fish Aggregating Device) was floating nearby. © Jiri Rezac / Greenpeace.
10 July - Germany. Activists protested close to the 'Eilbek' cargo ship at the Tollerort-Terminal in Hamburg. The ship was about to transport whale meat to Rotterdam. Four activists tied themselves to the ship's mooring lines holding banners that read: 'Stop Whaling'. At the same time, ten other activists installed a banner on the vessel's hull, reading: 'Stop Trading In Whale Meat'. The cargo ship and whale meat would would eventually to return to Iceland without delivering its contents. © Daniel Mueller / Greenpeace.
20 February - Italy. The 'green gauntlet' was thrown for 15 luxury fashion brands as part of Greenpeace Italy's "Fashion Duel." Greenpeace is demanding brands engage in the smartest trend: beautiful clothes untainted by forest destruction and toxic pollution of our water's resources. During Milan Fashion Week, a Greenpeace activist walked along a 'vertical catwalk' on the façade of the splendid Sforzesco Castle. The action greeted participants and journalists as the show opened its doors. © Matteo Nobili / Greenpeace.
10 March - Indonesia. Greenpeace International investigations revealed the dumping of industrial wastewater containing a cocktail of toxic and hazardous chemicals, and caustic water, directly into the Citarum River in West Java. © Andri Tambunan / Greenpeace.
08 April - Arctic. A Greenpeace team, including 'The Perks of being a Wallflower' star, Ezra Miller trekked to the North Pole carrying with them a time capsule containing the 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They lowered the capsule and a 'flag for the future' on to the seabed beneath the North Pole. © Christian Aslund / Greenpeace.
20 April - Brazil. Volunteers formed an 'I Love Arctic' human banner at Botafogo beach, Rio de Janeiro. More than 17,000 volunteers in over 200 cities across the globe formed human images which spelled out 'I Love Arctic'. Greenpeace is demanding that political leaders protect the pristine Arctic environment. © Ivo Gonzalez / Greenpeace.
11 July - UK. The team who climbed the Shard, London's tallest building, for the Save the Arctic campaign. The six women climbers are Sabine Huyghe (Belgium), Sandra Lamborn (Sweden), Victoria Henry (Canada), Ali Garrigan (UK), Wiola Smul (Poland) and Liesbeth Deddens (Netherlands). They chose to climb the Shard because it towers over Shell's three London offices. Shell is leading the oil companies' drive into the Arctic. Greenpeace is campaigning for the area around the North Pole to be made a global sanctuary, off-limits to industrialization. © David Sandison / Greenpeace.
24 August - Russia. The Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise entered the Northern Sea Route (NSR) off Russia's coastline to protest against Arctic oil drilling, in defiance of Russian authorities who refused the ship permission to enter the area. © Will Rose / Greenpeace.
25 August - Belgium. A remote-controlled banner (which was secretly installed several weeks before) was unfurled in front of the winner's podium at the Formula 1 Shell Belgian Grand Prix. The banner reads 'SaveTheArctic.org' with a subverted Shell logo. Shell is the main sponsor of the Belgian Grand Prix, paying millions to have its logo visible around the track. Shell is leading the oil companies' drive into the Arctic, investing billions in its Alaskan and Russian drilling programs. A worldwide movement of millions has sprung up to stop them. © Greenpeace.
18 September - Russia. Greenpeace International activists were threatened with weapons during an attempt to climb the 'Prirazlomnaya' an oil platform operated by Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom in Russia's Pechora Sea. This is one example of the disproportionate use of force by the Russian authorities during a peaceful protest. The activists were there to stop the platform from becoming the first to produce oil from the ice-filled waters of the Arctic. © Denis Sinyakov / Greenpeace.
29 September - Russia. Greenpeace International activist Sini Saarela (from Finland), one of the 28 Greenpeace International activists along with a freelance videographer and freelance photographer, would become known as the Arctic 30. They would be detained for two months in Russia pending an investigation into possible charges of piracy following a peaceful protest against Arctic oil drilling. © Dmitri Sharomov / Greenpeace.
05 October - Australia. Volunteers protested on Sydney's Bondi Beach. This protest was part of an emergency Global Day of Solidarity for the 'Arctic 30'. Tens of thousands of people participated in activities held in over 160 locations in 46 countries throughout the world on. © Tom Jefferson / Greenpeace.
09 December - Spain. Greenpeace showed Gazprom the red card to keep the company out of the Arctic and the European soccer arenas. At a press meeting in Copenhagen, before the Champions League match between FC Copenhagen and Real Madrid, a banner unrolled with a direct message to stop the company's environmental destruction: 'Save The Arctic – Show Gazprom the Red Card'. Gazprom would soon begin the first oil production ever in the icy waters of the Arctic. The Russian oil and gas company is among the major partners of the European Champions League tournament and has recently signed a deal to become sponsor of the world's soccer federation, FIFA, as well. © Kajsa Sjölander / Greenpeace.
18 December - Russia. Greenpeace International activists Phil Ball (left, UK) and Camila Speziale (ARG) showed their relief following a decision by the Russian Parliament adopting an amnesty ending legal proceedings against the Arctic 30. The Duma had officially adopted an amendment that extends an amnesty decree to defendants who have been charged with hooliganism. It therefore includes the Arctic 30 (28 activists and two freelance journalists) who were arrested, following a peaceful protest at a Gazprom-operated Arctic oil platform. The legal proceedings against the Arctic 30 will now come to an end and the 26 non-Russians will be free to return home to their families as soon as they are given exit visas by the Russian authorities.
Source: Greenpeace
Related Articles
Andrew Winston's Top 10 Sustainable Business Stories for 2013
GMO's Top Sustainability and Green Economy Stories of 2013
GMO's Top Energy Stories of 2013
GMOs Top Political Stories of 2013
GMO's Top Communications Stories of 2013
GMO's Top Climate Change Stories of 2013
GMO's Top Green School Stories of 2013
The Growth of US Renewable Energy in 2013
Examples of Renewable Energy Innovations in 2013
US Energy Efficiency in 2013: Success Stories and Barriers
What We Learned about Climate Change in 2013
Climate Villains of 2013
Global Extreme Weather in 2013
Ethical Corporations Top Anayses of 2013
Green Economy and Trade Opportunties (2013 - 2014)
EcoWatch's Top Seven EcoBusiness Stories of 2013
EcoWatch's Five Realities of Climate Change in 2013 WWF's Top Global Success Stories of 2013
Top Five Positive Climate Stories for 2013 from Grist
Environmental Defense Canada 2013 Achievements
EDF's Top Stories of 2013
Top Climate Reality Stories of 2013
Top Canadian Environmental Defense Issues in 2013
The David Suzuki Foundation Reflects on 2013 and Raises the Bar
Video - NRDC Environmental Victories in 2013
Video - A Satellite View of Weather in 2013]
Infographic - Review of US Solar in 2013
Infographic: Global Solar Energy 2007 - 2014
No comments:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Graduation Ceremony: Graduates need to be in the Field House of the Donald Young Center by 9:30 a.m. to line up. The ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m. and will run for approximately 2 hours.
Graduating with Honors: To graduate with honors, baccalaureate candidates must complete a minimum of 60/64 BHSU credits and associate candidates must complete a minimum of 30/32 BHSU credits, depending on Catalog year. In addition, both the BHSU institutional and the overall cumulative GPA's must be as follows:
Honor cords will be distributed at rehearsal. They will also be available prior to commencement for those who are unable to attend rehearsal. For ceremonial purposes, honors are based on your GPA as of February 1. Final honors will be posted to your diploma and transcript only after all grades have been calculated.
NOTE: Honors are not awarded at the Master's level.
Reception: A reception honoring all graduates will be held in the Young Center Field House immediately following the graduation ceremony. All graduates, family, and friends are invited to attend.
Photographs: Lifetouch Special Events will photograph you during the ceremony. You may view and purchase your photographs online at events.lifetouch.com/bhsu one week after the ceremony.
Commencement ceremonies for spring graduates is at 10:00 am, May 8, 2021 in the Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center.
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! Below is some information to help you plan for this exciting day. If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Registrar's office at 605.642.6567 or
Email email@example.com.
Are you graduating? Share your future plans with us!
Commencement practice for the graduates will be held Friday, May 7 at 2:45 p.m. in the Young Center.
Changing Your Graduation Date: If your plans to graduate in May or August change, please contact us at 605.642.6567 or email
email@example.com to change your graduation date.
Announcements & Graduation Apparel: Order your graduation announcements and apparel through CB Announcements at www.CBGrad.Balfour.com. Your order will be shipped directly to you. Prices for announcements vary based on style and quantity. Apparel package pricing is outlined below. Items are also sold separately for those who don't need a complete package. Single item pricing can be found on the Balfour website.
Associate Cap, Gown & Tassel $34.99 Bachelor Cap, Gown & Tassel $34.99 Master Cap, Gown, Tassel & Hood $79.98
Guests: The number of guests for commencement is not restricted. You may invite as many people as you wish.
Diploma Address: You will receive a mailing with information about where your diploma will be mailed. Please review the diploma address sent with this mailing.
If it is incorrect, email the new address to
RSVP: Return your RSVP card to the Registrar's office no later than April 9, 2021.
Exit Exams: All bachelor's degrees require an exit exam or alternative capstone experience such as a portfolio or an interview. Exit exams will be given on May 3. You will receive a separate communication from your Dean's office with specific details. Questions about this requirement should be directed to your Dean's office.
Graduation Rehearsal: A graduation rehearsal (approximately 1 hour) will be held on Friday, May 7, at 2:45 p.m. Check-in for rehearsal will be in the Field House of the Donald Young Center.
Final Grades: Grades for the spring and summer terms are due May 12 and August 25, respectively. A final review of your credits will begin after the grading deadline. Students are reviewed in alphabetical order until all degrees are posted.
Incomplete Grades:May graduates with an incomplete grade at the end of term will have until June 4, 2021 to complete the course and still receive a May-dated diploma. Summer graduates will have until August 27, 2021 to complete an incomplete course and still receive an August-dated diploma. Completions after these dates will delay the student's diploma until the next award date.
Transferring Final Coursework:Graduates transferring additional coursework to us for the completion of their degree must do so by June 4, 2021 in order to receive a May-dated diploma, and August 27, 2021 to receive an August-dated diploma. Transcripts received after these dates will delay the student's diploma until the next award date.
Transcripts are not required from USD, SDSU, NSU, DSU or SDSM&T because we utilize the same database and can access these directly.
Mailing Diplomas: During the ceremony, you will receive a diploma cover to house your diploma. The actual diploma will not be mailed until all final reviews have been made. May diplomas will be mailed the last week in June and summer diplomas will be mailed the last week in September.
Missing Requirements: If we determine that you are missing a requirement to complete your degree or have other questions for you, we will communicate with you via email to your BHSU account. Please check your email on a regular basis until you receive your diploma.
Final Transcripts:Requests for official transcripts must be made in writing by one of the following methods:
Requests should include:
Make certain to indicate that you want us to wait until your degree has been posted so the transcript does not get inadvertently sent prior to the posting.
Official transcripts are $9.00 per copy. Please remit your payment with your request. Your check should be made payable to BHSU. If you are faxing your request, please make payment by including a Visa or MasterCard number along with expiration date and cardholder's name.
Black Hills State University
Registrar's Office
1200 University Street
Unit #9666
Spearfish, SD 57799-9666


text:
It would be wrong to claim that Luther's Reformation started in the Saxon town of Torgau. But we do know that Luther delivered his only inaugural church sermon here. This meant that the Castle Church in Torgau was the world's first newly built Protestant church, and it had a long-lasting influence on Protestant church buildings thereafter.
If it weren't for the lavishly decorated door by the Torgau-based sculptor Simon Schröter, passers-by would not notice that a house of God stood behind it. In 1544, elector Johann the Magnanimous had the castle chapel built for his residential palace. It was low-key, incorporated into the façade of one of the wings of the castle. It was not supposed to be a fantastic building; or as Luther put it during his inaugural sermon: "as if it were better than other places where God's word is preached".
The inside consists of a highly structured, tall three-storey hall with stone galleries. It also features a pulpit opposite the entrance, as well as symmetrical longitudinal galleries with an altar and the organ above it on the left and the electoral galleries on the right. It is a church that meets the liturgical requirements for preaching, communal prayer and sacramental liturgy. The design is impressively simple and has mainly been preserved in its original form, even to this day. With its church, Hartenfels Castle also became the town's political and religious centre. Nowadays, Torgau along with Wittenberg and Eisleben are considered some of the major Luther sites.
Opening hours:
Entry: paid
Nearest train station: Leipzig
For group tours (including the Castle Church) and general information,
call +49 (0)3421 70140
Deux combinaisons de touches utiles pour zoomer dans votre navigateur :
Zoom avant : +
Zoom arrière : +
Cliquez sur l'icone ci-dessous pour en savoir plus sur les possibilités proposées par votre navigateur :


text:
The Muffin and I decorated these for our cousin's 10th birthday party, and christened them "Lolly Shop Cupcakes"!
There are Freckle cupcakes (no frosting, just melted chocolate spread on thinly and covered with 100s & 1000s), twisty marshmallow cupcakes (with pink cherry flavoured buttercream frosting), Jelly Belly jelly bean cupcakes (with lemon buttercream frosting), Mini M&M cupcakes (with chocolate buttercream frosting), and Mini Licorice Allsort cupcakes (with chocolate buttercream frosting). The cupcakes themselves are light and fluffy lemon cake.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Lolly Shop Cupcakes!
Posted by Sugary Flower at 7:06 PM
Labels: Children's Cakes, Cupcakes
2 comments:
- Sarah :) said...
I think I've died and gone to Heaven - these look like something from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! How on Earth did you make cherry flavoured frosting?! I must know your secrets!
- July 31, 2012 at 6:30 AM
- Sugary Flower said...
Well. Actually the cherry flavoured frosting is really not that impressive - I just used a couple of drops of artificial "cherry liqueur" flavouring. Usually I like to use real flavours in my baking (eg adding a little pureed raspberry makes a great raspberry frosting). But cherry's a bit more time-consuming, and this was a bit of a rush job. The truth is though, it was actually really really yummy!
- July 31, 2012 at 8:02 AM
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
These pages provide statistics for the participants of the BOINC-based Rosetta@home project, and are based on statistics made available from the official project site.
Rosetta@home Project Totals
|Rosetta@home needs your help to determine the 3-dimensional shapes of proteins in research that may ultimately lead to finding cures for some major human diseases. By running the Rosetta program on your computer while you don't need it you will help us speed up and extend our research in ways we couldn't possibly attempt without your help. You will also be helping our efforts at designing new proteins to fight diseases such as HIV, Malaria, Cancer, and Alzheimer's.
|BOINC is a software platform for distributed computing using volunteer computer resources, and provides the framework for SETI@home, Rosetta@home, and other projects. It is based at the Space Sciences Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley.


text:
Bill Wood
President, Mountaintop Economics & Research
President, Mountaintop Economics & Research
This is one of those times when I am reminded of just how large and important the word "if" can be. Under normal circumstances, this is the time of year when it would be my pleasure to write a column about the outlook for plastics packaging products in the coming year. Because under normal circumstances the outlook is generally favorable. But these are not normal circumstances.
As I write this, policymakers in Washington are grappling with the incredibly difficult issue of avoiding the "fiscal cliff." Never in my memory has both the short-term and long-term outlook for the U.S. economy been so dependent on a single act of Congress.
If Congress does what needs to be done, then the U.S. economy will quickly gain momentum. The distractions of the recent election notwithstanding, the major macro-economic indicators are showing promise. The stock market has steadily increased during the past three years. Corporate profits are at or very near all-time highs. The employment data is rising.
Perhaps most importantly for processors of packaging products, the recovery in the residential housing and real estate sectors are finally accelerating. It's not that housing and real estate sectors are large end-markets for packaging. But rather, these sectors are the best indicators of Americans' propensity to consume all types of goods. The trends in retail sales at grocery stores and healthcare stores, as well as consumer spending for nondurable household goods—all good indicators of the demand for plastics packaging—are connected to the trends in housing.
The real problem is confidence levels, both among business leaders and consumers, and that is directly connected to the travails in Washington. We endured a long, grueling, and divisive election cycle. But now that the election is over, there is some real pent-up desire to get back to the business of becoming more productive. This desire will be unleashed as soon as a solution to the fiscal cliff is passed. If a solution is not reached in a timely manner, then the economy will enter a recession.
Let's assume for the sake of my outlook that the elected policymakers are able to avoid a catastrophe. If that happens, then overall demand for plastics packaging products will increase in 2013. The expansion will start slowly because it will take some time to get the economy cranked up from its present state of limbo. But by the end of the second quarter the pace of economic acceleration should be noticeable to everyone. My current forecast calls for an overall gain of 4% in U.S. production of plastic packaging products in 2013.
There will be some issues with resin prices in the near term, but these problems should become less acute in the coming years. The U.S. petrochemical industry is rapidly converting to the use of more domestically-produced natural gas. This should result in lower prices for resins.
Another factor that may hold resin prices down is an increasing supply of recycled materials. The overall rate of recycling in the U.S. has not changed much in recent years, but there seems to be a slow rise in awareness of this issue. It is still too early to determine just how large an impact the sustainability programs of major retailers such as Wal-Mart will have on this nation's recycling rates, but they could be a significant factor in the years to come.
•Plastic bag and bottle bans by municipalities have risen, but the plastics industry's response has improved greatly. This issue will not go away in 2013, but I expected it to lose steam gradually.
•Profit levels for companies that process food and kindred products are an important factor in the development of new packaging.
•Packaging design in the future will be driven less by aesthetic appeal and more by sustainability factors such as recyclability and content information.
About the Author
Bill Wood, an economist specializing in he plastics industry, heads up Mountaintop Economics & Research, Inc. in Greenfield, Mass. Contact email@example.com.
Best Methods of Molding Undercuts
Producing plastics parts with undercuts presents distinct challenges for molders.
The Business Advantage of Sustainability
Companies promote their sustainability commitment in various ways, but beneath the promises and promotional materials should be a true corporate commitment to sustainability goals that provide meaningful environmental, economic, and social benefits.
INJECTION MOLDING AT NPE: Molding Exhibits Show Off Cell Integration with Multiple Processes & Operations
If you're interested in lightweight composites, IML, LSR, multi-shot, inmold assembly, barrier coinjection, micromolding, variotherm molding, foams, energy-saving presses, robots, hot runners, and tooling—they're all here in force.


text:
2003 VW New Beetle Cabriolet--Side--Top Up--1280x960
Image Copyright Volkswagen Group
VW New Beetle: Performance Handbook Before it even hit showroom floors in spring 1998, Volkswagen's New Beetle had do-it-yourself enthusiasts and potential buyers licking their chops for the opportunity to wrench every possible bit of horsepower and handling out of the dynamic, retro-looking package. The first comprehensive step-by-step, how-to performance handbook written specifically for owners of the New Beetle offers advice for upgrading engines, transmissions, suspension, and brakes, from inexpensive aftermarket tweaks to the ultimate street-performance parts and upgrades currently on the market. An authoritative text is accompanied by a wealth of explanatory photographs in both color and black-and-white. 8 Ẅ x 10 Ẅ, 128 pages, 150 color and 50 b&w photos


text:
Sign Up for our
Weekly e-News!
Current Coronavirus
Numbers by County
Can Pay Here!
about seven years ago
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Patrick Kane scored the winner in the shootout as the Chicago Blackhawks took a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday. On the final attempt of the shootout, Kane skated down the middle and slowed up before picking his shot and burying a wrister past Tuukka Rask for the win. Marian Hossa and Brandon Bollig scored for the Blackhawks, who have won three of their last four. Corey Crawford stopped 34 shots in the win. "I thought the pace of this game was quick and it didn't stop," said Chicago head coach Joel Quenneville. "They're a great team and they can really wear you down. I thought the guys did a good job of standing them up." Brad Marchand scored both goals for the Bruins, who have lost four of six. Rask made 35 stops in defeat. "We played really well today," said Marchand. "There's a few opportunities we'd like to have back, for sure, but I thought we had a very good chance to win in a tough place to play against a great team." The last time these teams met was in the Stanley Cup Finals last spring, which saw Chicago win in six games for its second championship in four seasons. Chicago got on the board just 4:13 into the contest as Patrick Sharp caught up to the puck along the right circle and dished it to the front where Hossa tapped it in for his 20th of the season. Boston tied the game with just 18.9 seconds to play in the opening frame, as Marchand scored with a snap shot from the right wing after a backhand feed from Patrice Bergeron, who had brought the puck in down the middle. The Bruins took a 2-1 lead just 50 seconds into the middle stanza, as Marchand had the puck along the left wing and waited to get Crawford to the ice before slipping the puck between the goaltenders pads for his 14th goal of the season. Chicago, though, scored near the midway mark of the second, as Bollig threw the puck on net from a sharp angle along the right boards that knicked off Rask and went in. Crawford was busy in the third period, stopping 14 shots and helping Chicago kill off a pair of power plays, while Boston had to kill off a penalty for the first 1:55 of overtime after Matt Bartowski was called for cross checking late in regulation. Game Notes Chicago was 0-for-2 on the power play while Boston went 0-for-3 ... Boston hosts Los Angeles on Monday ... Chicago plays in Detroit on Wednesday ... Hossa has reached 20 goals in 13 of the past 14 seasons, with the one exception being last season's strike-shortened campaign.
If you need help accessing our website due to a disability, please contact us
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Disclaimer
2020 Taylorville Daily News,
Miller Media Group
Built on Envisionwise Technology. Administrator Login